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South Island gin magnates selling their ‘Gone with the Wind’ building
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Millionaire philanthropists selling off chunk of Waiheke Island
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The best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand
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Fonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese
The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision.
SkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade
SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result.
Battle for NZME: Steven Joyce in line for board; Grenon camp pushes for cleanout
The full list of NZME board nominations has been released by the media firm today.
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Kiwi rider dies in ‘devastating’ 11-bike crash in UK
Shane Richardson, 29, died after an 11-bike crash at Oulton Park.

Two-pronged attack in Foxton Cup for Gail Temperton
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First XV rugby: How Liston turned the tables on powerhouse rivals
Liston College defeated Kelston Boys’ High 21-16 in a stunning upset.
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New Zealand skincare brand Raaie lands a major multi-country deal
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Israel approves 'conquest' of Gaza, displacement of 'most' Palestinians
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'Complete betrayal': Husband blindsided by killed wife's secret romance
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From Aitutaki to algebra: Teaching maths through culture — now without government help
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NZ Music Month: Music-loving Gen Z/Millennials pick their top Kiwi songs
NZers have always been great songsmiths, something shared across generations.

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Around 1 million NZers live with asthma and respiratory disease, and a third are children.
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Royal family commemorate VE Day, Prince George takes notable step
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Met Gala 2025: Glitz and glamour live from New York
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Waikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukī
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NZ new-vehicle sales April: drifting, but not in a good way
Kiwi market is still in decline, although passenger/SUV models are holding up.

Range Rover Electric on test in Sweden: hurtling around the Arctic Circle
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Iwi boss heads new board for Taranaki Maunga
Wharehoka Wano will lead Te Tōpuni Ngārahu, a body representing the region's eight iwi.

'Keep that fire burning': Hapū's ongoing battle for land return
The group have occupied a site on Hirini Street, lighting a fire to signify their protest.

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Te Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds
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